Costa dels Pins: Beaches and Coastal Views

Costa dels Pins offers several distinct coastal scenes: short and longer stretches of beach, traces of earlier uses and views across the Bay of Son Servera. Cala Es Rajoli and Port Roig differ in their dimensions and surface; Port Vell combines its history as a former fishing village with an old breakwater and diverse marine life. Sa Marjal draws the eye to named points on the horizon and the colours of the sunset. These differences help you understand the landscape in terms of beach type, history and views.

Beaches of different sizes

Cala Es Rajoli is a small beach of sand and stones on the Costa dels Pins. It is about 70 metres long and 7 metres wide. Port Roig is a beach with fine sand and an approximate length of 160 metres. The two beaches therefore differ both in size and in their surface: Cala Es Rajoli is the more compact stretch, with sand and stones, while Port Roig is characterised by its greater length and fine sand. These approximate measurements provide a concrete point of reference when comparing the two beach scenes.

Traces of coastal history

Port Vell was once a fishing village; an old breakwater still remains there. The site also offers its own attraction beneath the water’s surface: the seabed is made up of sand, rocks and Posidonia. Its diverse marine life can be discovered with a snorkel mask. At Port Vell, visible coastal history and the character of the seabed sit side by side.

Port Roig also preserves traces of earlier use. Old pillars from a former embarkation point rise from the water there. Old tamarisk trees grow along the coast, which is considered peaceful and pleasant. The trees shape the landscape alongside the pillars and the fine sandy beach; Port Roig is therefore characterised not only by its approximate length, but also by its vegetation and historic remains.

The view from Sa Marjal

From Sa Marjal, the view stretches across the Bay of Son Servera to Punta de n’Amer and Cap des Pinar. At sunset, the sky and sea take on shades of pink and orange. The views and evening colours provide different accents: on the one hand, the view takes in the bay and the two named points; on the other, the light changes the appearance of the sky and sea. If you include landscape views in your travel decision, Sa Marjal offers a different scene from the beaches and historic coastal features.

Mallorca: other landscapes and culture

Mallorca also offers nature and cultural attractions beyond its coastal scenes. The Serra de Tramuntana is a UNESCO World Heritage mountain landscape, with cliffs descending to the sea, green valleys and clear mountain streams. Its cultural landscape is shaped by agricultural terraces, interconnected waterworks including water mills, dry-stone structures and farmhouses. At the same time, the Serra de Tramuntana is the largest protected natural area in the Balearic Islands. The GR-221, also known as the Ruta de la Pedra en Sec, crosses the Serra.

Another of Mallorca’s natural attractions is the s’Albufera Natural Park, a major Mediterranean wetland with migratory birds and native wildlife and plant life. The Fonts Ufanes emerge spontaneously after a prolonged period of rain. These landscapes offer different points of focus from the beach dimensions and coastal traces of the Costa dels Pins: wetlands, mountain scenery and a natural phenomenon that appears after rain offer further perspectives on Mallorca.

Getting to Mallorca

The most common way to travel to Mallorca is by air, flying into Palma de Mallorca Airport. Direct flights connect many European cities with major Spanish and international cities. Check connections before booking when planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Manacor, Banyalbufar, Muro, Consell, Mancor De La Vall, Son Servera, Algaida, Vallgornera

For the main travel overview: Mallorca.